Vanguard Global Core-Plus Bond ETF
(VCOR) Vanguard Global Core-Plus Bond ETF
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About this fund
Fund objectives
Vanguard Global Core-Plus Bond ETF seeks to provide total return while generating a moderate to high level of current income by investing primarily in bonds, either directly or indirectly through investment in one or more underlying funds. The Vanguard ETF uses derivative instruments to seek to hedge its U.S. dollar exposure to the Canadian dollar.
Why this fund
- Seeks to provide total return while generating a moderate to high level of current income.
- Invests primarily in the U.S.-domiciled Vanguard Core-Plus Bond ETF, with U.S. dollar exposure hedged to the Canadian dollar.
- Actively managed with the flexibility to invest across global bond sectors, credit qualities, and markets.
Fund facts
Inception date
Sep 03 2026
Total assets
Management Fee
Strategy
Active
Asset class
Bond
Management Expense Ratio (MER)
Management Team
—
Distribution Per Unit
$0.08
Trading Expense Ratio (TER)
Distribution frequency
Monthly
Benchmark
Bloomberg US Universal Index Hedged CAD
Fund Expense Ratio (FER)
Performance
Risk and Volatility
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Portfolio data
Characteristics
| Fundamentals | Fund | Benchmark | As at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of bonds | 2,901 | 21,372 | Sep 30 2026 |
| YTM (Yield to Maturity) effective | 6.1% | 5.8% | Sep 30 2026 |
| Average Duration | 5.4 Years | 5.5 Years | Sep 30 2026 |
| Average maturity | 7.8 Years | 8.0 Years | Sep 30 2026 |
| Average quality | A+ | AA- | Sep 30 2026 |
| Cash Investment | 1.3% | — | Sep 30 2026 |
Market allocation
As at Sep 30 2026
| Country | Region | Fund | Benchmark | Variance +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States of America | North America | 77.33% | 85.08% | -7.75% |
| United Kingdom | Europe | 1.53% | 1.17% | 0.36% |
| Other | Other | 1.32% | 0.00% | 1.32% |
| Italy | Europe | 1.10% | 0.20% | 0.90% |
| Supranational | Other | 1.07% | 1.35% | -0.28% |
| Mexico | Emerging Markets | 1.04% | 0.61% | 0.43% |
| Canada | North America | 1.04% | 1.34% | -0.30% |
| Japan | Pacific | 0.79% | 0.82% | -0.03% |
| Turkey | Emerging Markets | 0.78% | 0.33% | 0.45% |
| Indonesia | Emerging Markets | 0.67% | 0.29% | 0.38% |
| Morocco | Emerging Markets | 0.64% | 0.04% | 0.60% |
| Chile | Emerging Markets | 0.58% | 0.22% | 0.36% |
| Hungary | Emerging Markets | 0.58% | 0.07% | 0.51% |
| Spain | Europe | 0.56% | 0.18% | 0.38% |
| Germany | Europe | 0.55% | 0.69% | -0.14% |
Distribution by credit quality (% of funds)
As at Sep 30 2026
| Credit Rating | Fund |
|---|---|
| AAA | 18.47% |
| AA | 37.46% |
| A | 12.34% |
| Less than BBB | 9.06% |
| BBB | 21.40% |
| Not Rated | 1.28% |
Distribution by credit issuer (% of funds)
As at Sep 30 2026
| Issuers | Fund |
|---|---|
| Treasury/Federal | 14.15% |
| Gov-Related-Provincials/Municipals | 0.68% |
| Gov-Related-Agencies | 4.39% |
| Gov-Related-Sovereign | 7.82% |
| Gov-Related-Supranational | 1.05% |
| Corporate-Industrials | 15.81% |
| Corporate-Utilities | 2.47% |
| Corporate-Financial Institutions | 10.75% |
| Securitized-Mortgage Backed Security Pass-through | 34.64% |
| Securitized-Asset Backed Security | 3.86% |
| Securitized-Commercial Mortgage Backed Security | 1.48% |
| Cash | 1.28% |
| Other | 1.62% |
Distribution by credit maturity (% of funds)
As at Sep 30 2026
| Maturity | Fund |
|---|---|
| Under 1 Year | 3.13% |
| 1 - 5 Years | 35.32% |
| 5 - 10 Years | 45.15% |
| 10 - 15 Years | 5.75% |
| 15 - 20 Years | 3.37% |
| 20 - 25 Years | 2.32% |
| Over 25 Years | 4.95% |
Top 10 Holdings
As at Sep 30 2026
| Holding name | % of market value | Market value | Face amount | Coupon/Yield | Maturity date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac | 1.19583% | $269,492.77 | 193,752.386 | 6.00% | Oct 13 2026 |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond | 0.97633% | $220,025.63 | 157,522.265 | 3.38% | Dec 31 2027 |
| PMT Loan Trust 2026-INV1 | 0.87758% | $197,772.12 | 142,537.042 | 4.99% | Jan 25 2057 |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond | 0.86582% | $195,121.83 | 141,770.039 | 3.88% | Sep 30 2029 |
| Fannie Mae REMICS | 0.74497% | $167,886.27 | 122,671.879 | 4.79% | Apr 25 2056 |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond | 0.73274% | $165,130.61 | 118,141.699 | 3.75% | Apr 15 2028 |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond | 0.69620% | $156,896.46 | 114,203.642 | 4.00% | Mar 31 2030 |
| AHMC 2026-CNF1 Trust | 0.67225% | $151,498.48 | 110,265.586 | 6.00% | Sep 25 2056 |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond | 0.66999% | $150,988.65 | 109,430.718 | 4.00% | Oct 31 2029 |
| United States Treasury Note/Bond | 0.66791% | $150,521.44 | 107,745.229 | 3.50% | Jan 31 2028 |
Prices and distribution
Prices
Nav Price (CAD)
$24.41
CADChange
+$0.040.15% As at Oct 20 2026
Market price (CAD)
$24.39
Change
+$0.010.04% As at Oct 20 2026
NAV 52-week high
$25.00
As at Oct 21 2026
Market price 52-week high
$25.00
As at Oct 21 2026
NAV 52-week low
$24.15
As at Oct 21 2026
Market price 52-week low
$24.15
As at Oct 21 2026
NAV 52-week difference
$0.85
Change
+3.40% As at Oct 21 2026
Market price 52-week difference
$0.85
Change
+3.40% As at Oct 21 2026
Outstanding shares
950,000
As at Sep 30 2026
Discount
-$0.02
Change
-0.08% As at Oct 20 2026
Historical Prices
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Inception date
Sep 03 2026
Listing date
Sep 09 2026
| Date | NAV (CAD) | Market price (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 2026 | $24.4084 | $24.3900 |
| Oct 19 2026 | $24.3712 | $24.3800 |
| Oct 16 2026 | $24.4388 | $24.4100 |
| Oct 15 2026 | $24.4467 | $24.4600 |
| Oct 14 2026 | $24.3277 | $24.3300 |
| Oct 13 2026 | $24.3154 | $24.3400 |
| Oct 09 2026 | $24.2841 | $24.2900 |
| Oct 08 2026 | $24.2699 | $24.2600 |
| Oct 07 2026 | $24.2010 | $24.2200 |
| Oct 06 2026 | $24.2129 | $24.2300 |
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How to buyDistribution history
Distribution frequency
Monthly
12 month trailing yield
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Distribution yield
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| Type | Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Cash distribution per unit | Reinvestment distribution per unit | Total distribution per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income | Oct 01 2026 | Oct 01 2026 | Oct 08 2026 | $0.08228 | — | $0.08228 |
Annual distributions
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| Year | Eligible dividends | Non eligible dividends | Other income | Capital gains | Return of capital | Foreign income | Foreign tax paid | Total distribution per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 | $0.00000 |
Purchase information
Currencies and stock exchanges
Listed currencies: CAD
Base currency:CAD
Exchanges: Toronto Stock Exchange
Fund codes
The management expense ratio (MER) is the MER as of the most recent fund year end, including waivers and absorptions, and is expressed as an annualized percentage of the daily average net asset value. Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. expects to continue absorbing or waiving certain fees indefinitely but may, in its discretion, discontinue this practice at any time. For recently launched funds, MER information is not yet available.